Really disappointed to read this thread about plagiarism within Jill Abramson’s new book. The evidence compiled by Michael is overwhelming, and he only fact-checked three chapters. There is absolutely no excuse for this. https://t.co/7SC4wugyb8

A few hours later she issued a new response on Twitter, promising to look into Mr Moynihan’s claims.

“The attacks on my book from some in @vicenews reflect their unhappiness with what I consider a balanced portrayal,” she wrote. “I endeavoured to accurately and properly give attribution to the hundreds of sources that were part of my research. I take seriously the issues raised and will review the passages in question.”

Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson has responded to claims that parts of her book are plagiarised. The allegation about Merchants of Truth, which was released on Tuesday, was made by Vice News journalist Michael C Moynihan. Ms Abramson says she takes the accusations “seriously” and will now “review the passages in question”.